Leveson inquiry ‘will cost almost £6m’ — The Leveson inquiry into press ethics will have cost the taxpayer almost £6m by the time it reports back to the prime minister in October or November, it has emerged. The culture secretary, Jeremy Hunt, has told fellow MP Steve Baker …

Dow Jones Shuts Down SmartMoney Magazine — SmartMoney, a magazine about managing your finances, isn't such a good investment in the eyes of its owner, Dow Jones & Co. The 20-year-old title is shutting down its print edition, its staff learned this afternoon. It will survive in online form.

BBC's Mark Thompson in talks to head New York Times — Outgoing BBC director general Mark Thompson is in talks with the New York Times about becoming its new chief executive to fill the vacancy left after Janet Robinson was fired in December. Discussions between Thompson and New York Times executives …

‘The Cycle’: Inside MSNBC's New 3 PM Show — MSNBC has found its replacement for Dylan Ratigan's show: “The Cycle.” — The new program, which the network was set to announce on Thursday, will feature a permanent cast of four: conservative commentator S.E. Cupp, author and pundit Touré …

‘Fox & Friends’ Finds Ratings and Controversy — When it comes to sitting for interviews Mitt Romney is not usually a willing and eager subject. But there is one invitation he rarely turns down. — “Fox & Friends” has had Mr. Romney as a guest 21 times in the last year.

Politico Is Making Money With Subscriptions — In an era where it has been difficult to get anyone to pay for quality reporting, Politico is finding ways to make some cash. — Eighteen months ago, Politico went out on a limb with the launch of Politico Pro, a hyper-focused subscription service covering …

NBC News to launch NBCNews.com — NBC News, which has long had to share its website with MSNBC at msnbc.msn.com, is finally set to get its own website. — NBC Universal has hired a new press representative and brand manager who tells POLITICO that her assignment will be to …

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